WEDNESDAY - Apr 22, 2009
The weather was more summertime heat than spring, but we had a great turn out of cooks and public to make the 4th Annual Whittier Historical Society's cookoff a huge sucess.The volunteers were there by 6:00 to make sure the cooks and vendors got to their assigned areas. The event has outgrown the location and Rosalie, the Chairwoman, is looking for another venue so we can continue to grow.
Don Hammes really promotes this cookoff, and does alot to make sure it runs smoothly.
So, thanks to all cooks, and judges, who came to support this event. I want to give a special thanks to Patricia and Armando Sanchez who helped make sure the judging tables had everything that was needed. I forgot to have Don thank them at the awards ceremony, and I need them to be acknowledged. Also, thanks to Karen Ray and Barry and Sylvia Steinberg who helped me keep score.
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The winners:
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Salsa
Karen Angotti
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Verde:
3rd Place Barry Steinberg
2nd Place Russell Barnes (won the tie breaker)
1st Place Bob Dyer
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Red:
4th Place Charlie Ward
3rd Place Howard Choate
1st Place MIKE AUSTIN
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Thanks again for the Red cooks who judged Verde, and the Verde cooks who judged Red.
Let's make next year even better!!!!
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MaryEllen Weber
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Dear Chili Cooks:
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The 4th Annual Delaware Valley ICS Regional Chili Cook-Off, Concert and Festival is scheduled for June 13, 2009 at the Gloucester County Dream Park, 400 Route 130 South, Logan Township, NJ 08085. The event is hosted and promoted by the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser for five local charities: American Red Cross - Gloucester County Chapter, Boys and Girls Club of Gloucester County, Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity, Gloucester County Special Services Education Foundation/Autism and People for People Foundation of Gloucester County.
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The total prize money for this year's event is $10,050.00 and it breaks down like this:
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Traditional Red: 1st Place - $2000.00, 2nd Place - $1,000.00, 3rd Place - $500.00, 4th Place - Certificate, 5th Place - Certificate
People's Choice: 1st Place - $2,000.00, 2nd Place - $1,000.00, 3rd Place - $500.00, 4th Place - Certificate, 5th Place - Certificate
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Chili Verde:
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Salsa:
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Wing Eating Contest: 1st Place - $500.00,
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Dave Lorenz is the Chief Judge, Steve Falkowski is the Assistant Chief Judge, Audrey Falkowski is the Chief Scorekeeper and Dorothy Lorenz is Assistant Scorekeeper. I am honored to have such a reputable group of judging officials to represent the Chamber's 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off.
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The host hotel is the Holiday Inn Select,
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If you are flying in for the Chili Cook-Off, the
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There is an Acme Supermarket in the shopping center less than a mile from the Holiday Inn Select (for your last minute grocery items). There is a Super Wawa in front of the hotel where you can gas up your vehicle and get a cup of coffee. If you need a propane bottle for your Coleman stove, there is a True Value Hardware Store less than three miles from the hotel.
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All cooks will be reserved a 10' x 10' space under one of two pavilions. That means you don't have to bring a tent, set it up and break it down. No tents are aloud under the pavilion per the Fire Marshal. You can setup the metal frame portion of your tent if you would like to hang banners, decorations, etc. Each cook must have a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher. There will be two four-compartment hand washing sinks conveniently located by the cook pavilions. There will a.lso be two designated pot washing areas as well.
On June 12, 2009 the Chamber will host a one hour Cook's Reception at the Holiday Inn Select. All cooks will be treated to an open bar and a complimentary happy hour buffet from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. There will be live entertainment by a local favorite, Ron Hassinger.
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On Saturday morning all cooks will be served complimentary breakfast sandwiches and coffee during the cook's meeting at 8:00am. Each cook will receive a goody bag including a custom event apron. There will be no electricity available to the cooks. There will be ice available for the cooks if needed. All cooks flying in for the event will have complimentary access to an eight foot table and two chairs (please reserve them in advance to insure they are available on the day of the event).
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On Saturday evening, after the event, we plan to have an informal gathering of the cooks, families and friends to celebrate the winners and to tell lies about each other. I'm thinking good food and beverage and a whole lot of laughs.
Now it's time to sign up for the 4th Annual Delaware Valley ICS Regional Chili Cook-Off, Concert and Festival. Go to the website at http://www.delvalchilicookoff.com/ for more information. You can reach me at the Chamber office at (856) 881-6560 or on my cell phone at (609) 352-1728. On behalf of Chief Judge Dave Lorenz and the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce we appreciate your past support of the event and look forward to your attendance this year. I have attached the event flyer so you have more information about the Chili Cook-Off.
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Thanks,
Event Chairman
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Dear Chili Cooks,
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We wanted to give a brief update re: The New England Regional Chili Cookoff and a "heads up" re: The First Soldiers Angels District Chili Cookoff.
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The
We only have a few cooks spaces left. If you need a space....please inform us asap before someone else grabs YOUR space. It'll be a fun filled day complete with great music, crafts,BBQ,friends, and of course great chili. As some might say,"more fun than allowed by law"! If you need hotel,please click here: http://www.chilict.com/Sponsors_and_Friends.php and click one of the hotels and ask for the "Chili Cooks rate".
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The
This is shaping up to be yet another great ICS cookoff in
There will be several soldiers joining us that have just returned from
Hotel for The First Soldiers Angels District Chili Cookoff is:
COMFORT INN
Phone: 508.832.8300
Fax: 508.832.4579
Email: gm.MA038@choicehotels.com
Please ask for the discounted "Chili Cook rate".
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Chief Judge for both cookoff's is Steve Falkowski and Chief Scorekeeper for both events is Audrey Falkowski.
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If you need anything...please don't hesitate to contact me. madmike@chilict.com
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Thanks,
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Kathy and Michael Freedman
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Just a reminder that Springtacular Regional Chili Cookoff is just a week or so away. It is May 2nd on the Eagles Parking Lot. First Prize Red: $500, 2nd: $200 and 3rd: $100,
Need cooks and judges.
If you have any questions please contace me at spicegirl6@verizon.net or 217-935-4159
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Thanks and hope to see you then.
Cathy Schmedeke
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Hemet CA. District Cook-off
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Cooks and Judges needed!!!
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Next week on April 25th, at the Hemet Auto Mall/Gosch Toyota. They are offering great prize money for a first time event along with a CAR to the first place winner in the Red! Second through fourth place will be awarded prize money and a
Let's help this get off the ground – they want to see this be a model for upcoming cook-offs there in the future. Chief Judge and Scorekeeper will be Mike and Kathy Stewart so be sure to sign up now – don't miss out!
Contact Jack Rein at 714-335-0510 for more information.
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